LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 25, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has announced a brand-new update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. Players can experience the first-ever FUG-grade Teammate and multiple in-game events that offer bountiful rewards.
[Head of FUG] Luslec (Purple Element, Assassin, Sorcerer) is the first FUG Teammate ever introduced in Tower of God: New World. Formerly a servant of V who adventured with The Ten Great Family Heads, Luslec undoubtedly stands as one of the strongest in the Tower. His Special Move ‘Dark Charge’ activates at the start of the battle to decrease the Energy Recovery of all enemies, and he can summon a Goblin Thistle and Ghost Orchid during the battle to attack the enemy with the highest ATK.
To celebrate the arrival of [Head of FUG] Luslec, Tower of God: New World has rolled out various events with generous rewards through December 10:
Labyrinth of Memories: Luslec: Discover the special story of Luslec through story stages and earn points. Collected points can be exchanged for valuable items such as Revolution Fragments, Soul Dices, and more. Players will also be rewarded with a special title, title background, and Radiant Revolution Fragments based on their Event Point Ranking.
Soaring Wings, Encroaching Darkness Event: Players can decide their own faction for a fierce showdown between Luslec and Urek Mazino. They can collect flags for their faction to achieve target counts and earn rewards such as [Faction War Participant] Title, Random Boxes, and more.
Happy Birthday! Event (November 29 – December 10): Celebrating Khun’s birthday, players can collect special ‘Sweet Birthday Cakes’ to exchange for an SSR Khun Aguero, Black Market Tickets, Secret Recruitment Invitation, and more.
Other in-game events include the Luslec Festival Event that offers an SSR+ Selection Chest as a reward for clearing daily missions, and the [Head of FUG] Luslec Advent Event where players can acquire SSR+ Tower’s Blessing Break Stones, Revolution Growth Chests, and more based on the number of summons they have done. A special discount to commemorate the Black Friday season is now available as well.
Coupon codes (NO1LUSLECFUG, TOGDEVLOVE50, TOGREVOL11GIFT) from the recent Developer’s Live are redeemable until December 10. Players can obtain Black Market Tickets (x50), Radiant Revolution Fragments (x10,000), and more.
Tower of God: New World is a collectible card game RPG based on “Tower of God,” a popular WEBTOON series that has surpassed 6 billion global views. In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, Raven2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found athttp://company.netmarble.com.
Check out the new trailer below, showcasing Magical Princess’s star-studded voice cast alongside the characters they will play.
In the new demo, live as a widowed, overworked father and guide your gifted daughter Alice through the early stages of life. Navigate the brimming anticipation of the first day of school, all the way through the first six months of enrollment at the Royal Magical Academy.
Can perfect parenting help Alice become the best student ever to grace the campus grounds? Carve out time between demanding work shifts to interact with her each day, molding her future in often unexpected ways. Raise an uptight academic, pop star performer, queen of demons, or whatever else her heart desires.
Time is precious, and every moment with Alice is special. Count down the months while finding ways to foster her potential as she attends classes, works part-time jobs, begins dating, and makes other critical decisions that will drastically alter her life’s trajectory.
Plan out activities for her day to increase her Stamina, Intelligence, Charm, and Sense. Be wary of Alice’s bad behavior — discourage delinquent acts before they become habits. Discover her mysterious connection to the Red Moon that plagues the country. Help her become a formidable young woman who can hold her own against the forces of evil that roam the Panetelia Kingdom.
Watch Alice’s life unfold across hundreds of thousands of words of storytelling, 700 pages of comic-style scenes, 100 illustrations, and 170+ date events. Interact with more than 30 peculiar townspeople, and face life’s twists and turns, leading to more than 50 possible endings.
“Magical Bakery” was the first game in the Magical Series of board games, first released in 2018, followed by “Magical Patisserie,” “Magical Kingdom,” and more, for a total of 11 games (including expansion packs). The games tell the story of an apprentice at a magical bakery that reaches the top of the kingdom. Magical Princess is the series’s first digital game and aims to spread the enjoyment of the Magical Series to players around the world.
About MAGI Inc.
MAGI Inc. is a board game creator that was established in 2015 and has created over 10 board games, including Magical Series board games “Magical Bakery,” “Magical Patisserie,” and “Magical Kingdom.”
Neotro Inc. is a development company established in 2016, known for NeverAwake and arcade SHMUP game VRITRA HEXA, as well as their experience with various other genres such as shooting, action, and puzzle games.
Watch a new trailer for the terrifying found-footage horror game blending isometric and first-person gameplay
THE DROWNED LAKE – Nov. 24, 2025 –Indie video game publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, No, I’m not a Human) and developer Monumental Collab invite you to the Drowned Lakefor the Brazilian folklore-inspired horror game’s first public playtest, out now on Steam. Watch a new trailer debuted at the OTK Winter Games Expo showcasing the terror that awaits you in the forests of Brazil!
Deep in Brazil’s coastal forest is the Drowned Lake, an area of sinister folk tales and legends, where many who trespass never return. When a young student goes missing, it sets off a twisted story to discover the truth. Explore your surroundings by boat, collecting evidence with a fishing rod while solving puzzles in first-person adventure-like segments. But try to avoid disturbing these troubled waters too much. Remember: you’re not safe here.
Key Features
A Non-linear Horror Story, Told From Three Perspectives: Explore the most forbidding reaches of the forest as a firefighter, a journalist and an elderly fisherman. Unravel the mystery and each character’s true motives in an interactive narrative where your choices matter.
Scour Dark Waters for the Truth: Collect evidence and uncover what hides beneath the surface of the Drowned Lake by exploring, fishing, investigating, and solving puzzles.
Beware Making Noise: As you probe the forest’s farthest depths, your choices and actions may increase your noise level, attracting unwanted attention from the horrors of the night.
Discover the Nightmares of Brazilian Folklore: Experience a tragic, twisted tale inspired by the unique melting pot of Brazilian culture and mythology.
Investigate in First-Person Mode: Navigate narrow areas, complete intricate puzzles, and experience the true terrors the darkness hides in first-person POV sections inspired by escape rooms and classic horror games.
Drowned Lake’s playtest is live now on Steam. You can also get a taste of Monumental Collab’s terrifying worlds by playing 2023’s TELEFORUM, free on Steam!
Monumental is a small collective spread throughout Brazil – a team formed by award-winning professionals known for games with a great sense of mood, mysterious narratives and immersive atmospheres.
About CRITICAL REFLEX
CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.
Explosive simian strategy launches with a hefty dose of content and a roadmap shaped by the community
Los Angeles, CA, United States – November 25, 2025. The troops are assembled, and the banana crates are stocked: indie studios GigaQuests and Stoic Entertainment are excited to announce that Apes Warfareis officially out now in Steam Early Access for $14.99 / £12.79 / €14.79 with a limited-time 10% launch discount!
Developed by industry veterans, including former Call of Duty developers, Apes Warfaredelivers a bold and bananas twist on classic turn-based tactics, taking inspiration from genre greats like Advance Wars and evolving them with modern design, fast-paced strategic action, and a playful war between apes and their former human overlords.
A massive first deployment of content… with more on the way!
Early Access players are jumping into a sizeable campaign experience from day one. At the Early Access launch, Apes Warfare includes:
28 campaign levels
6 unique commanders with distinct personalities
9 PvP multiplayer maps
War Arena mode, offering replayable battles and additional challenges
And this is just the beginning. GigaQuests and Stoic Entertainment have a growing roadmap planned throughout Early Access, including:
New campaign missions and story chapters
More multiplayer maps and modes
Expanded War Arena support
Major improvements to AI, balance, UI/UX
The team will be gathering feedback directly from the community via Steam, Discord, and Reddit to ensure that Apes Warfare evolves based on real player input during the Early Access journey.
Modern strategy with a primal punch
Apes Warfare combines accessible tactics with deep decision-making, challenging players to outsmart their foes across grid-based battlefields full of personality.
Key features include:
Strategic Units & Combos Deploy varied and specialised simian troops, experiment with squad combinations, and uncover new tactical playstyles to dominate the battlefield.
Battlefields with Bite From forests and jungles to lava flows and icy plains, every terrain type affects movement, positioning, and strategy. Adapt and survive as the battlefield fights back.
A Vibrant World Under Siege Apes Warfare blends 2D character charm with layered 3D environments, creating a whimsical and expressive visual style that brings every troop and every turn to life.
Try before enlisting
A free Steam demo is still available, offering curious recruits a first taste of the conflict before diving into the Early Access campaign.
Apes Warfare is out today on Steam Early Access, and the developers are inviting players to join the community, help drive development, and shape the future of this explosive tactical evolution. The war for supremacy has begun – are you ready to take command?
About Gigaquests Gigaquests is an independent studio based in Los Angeles, founded by Taehoon Oh and Danny Wapner, veterans of the Call of Duty franchise. In partnership with co-developer Stoic Entertainment, they are building a new strategic experience that honors and reinvents the genre.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, November 25, 2025 – As part of the ‘10 Years of Tide’ celebration, Fatshark made their relentless dark-fantasy hack ‘n slash Vermintide 2 temporarily free-to-keep. A move that saw a staggering 5.9 Million downloads during the four day event. What does this mean? Since Vermintide 2’s launch back in 2018 more than 25 Million warriors have stood against the Skaven and the Rotblood hordes in the battle for the End Times!
Speaking on the phenomenal ongoing support for the title as total lifetime players reach over 25 million, Design Director Joakim Setterberg expressed their gratitude to the community: “A decade on and players are still charging into Vermintide 2, that’s amazing to witness. At Fatshark, our goal has always been to make games that people love to play, and this weekend proved that the passion endures.”
In case you missed it, Vermintide 2 also recently received a new content update, Return to the Reik! a fan-favourite mission from Vermintide 1, reignited and re-imagined. Players can once again board the Dawnrunner, diving into expanded, boat-focused gameplay that transforms every skirmish into a cinematic, nostalgic but refreshing co-op experience.
Whilst Vermintide 2 is set in the war ravaged Warhammer universe, it isn’t all doom and gloom for players who missed the free-to-keep weekend. As part of the ongoing celebrations the Vermintide 2 base game and DLC’s are currently discounted up 90%!
And the 10 Years of Tide celebrations don’t end there! Fans will soon recognise a familiar voice resurfacing in Darktide, with Tim Bentnick returning to the franchise as the new voice behind Darktide’s Ogryn class. Read more about it very soon!
About Fatshark® Fatshark is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and was established in 2007. More than 100 experienced game developers are part of the independent developer, and we strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater, and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com
About Games Workshop®
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 573 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.
A neon-soaked love letter to the 80s brings high-octane roguelike action to virtual reality
25 November, 2025. Coffee Moth Games is excited to announce that Neon Overdrive is out now on SteamVR, with a limited-time 20% launch discount. The game requires a Meta Quest VR headset to play. Neon Overdrive will launch on the Meta store soon.
Inspired by the chrome-drenched sci-fi heroes, arcades, and synth-heavy soundtracks of the 1980s, Neon Overdrive is a fast-paced, procedurally generated roguelike VR shooter, throwing players into an explosive battle against legions of Exo Bots. With seven unlockable character classes, unique abilities, dynamic builds, and over 40 perks to mix and match, every run becomes a new, synth-powered power fantasy.
A full-blown VR arcade shooter built for 80s hearts
Neon Overdrive started as a tribute to the sci-fi classics that shaped a generation, think Terminator, RoboCop, and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and evolved into a standalone VR experience bursting with personality. Coffee Moth Games fills the world with cheeky references, satirical nods to megacorporations, and plenty of easter eggs that 80s fans will instantly recognise.
Crank up the synthwave and blow up the future
The game features a soundtrack powered by licensed music from Jeremiah Kane’s album All or Nothing combined with original tracks by the developers, blending thumping synthwave, shredding guitar, and arcade-era energy. It’s designed to keep players in the zone while bullets fly, sparks burst, and neon burns.
Features:
Every run tests your reflexes, and your buildcrafting. Neon Overdrive includes:
7 unlockable character classes, each with unique weapons and playstyles.
Over 40 stackable perks, from stat boosts to game-changing power shifts.
Procedurally generated levels to keep every run fresh.
Dynamic Overdrive difficulty, giving enemies new looks, tougher stats, and upgraded abilities.
Boss battles that push each build to its limits.
Cosmetics, challenge unlocks, and new classes earned through play.
Whether players want to dual-wield lasers, rain missiles from above, or tank entire swarms, Neon Overdrive lets them craft their perfect VR hero through experimentation and endless replayability.
Try before blasting into the future
A free demo is available on Steam now, giving new cadets a taste of the neon-drenched chaos before diving into the full game.
Neon Overdrive is out now on Steam VR, and Coffee Moth Games invites VR fans to join the community, charge their weapons, and step into the retro future.
When one thinks of the Monster Hunter franchise they usually think of choosing their target, gearing up with the proper equipment, and going out on the hunt to track it down and slay it in action-packed combat. That is because that is what the franchise consisted of for many years up until a spin-off called Monster Hunter Stories was released that saw “riders” with kinship stones raise “monsties” from eggs and ride them as allies in combat to suppress odd changes to the environment.
The problem was, not only was the original game a 3DS exclusive for a long period of time, its sequel, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, was only released on the PC and Switch as well. It wasn’t until last year when the original game was given an HD release alongside the sequel making the jump to additional platforms in the West. But even then, there was one platform left out when it came to these games. Now, with Capcom looking to continue the adventure of the riders with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection next year they have finally brought the two games together in a collection on Xbox with the Monster Hunter Stories Collection. The question is, have these unique takes on the formula held up this long?
Story
Monster Hunter Stories begins with the player and their friends, who are part of a secluded island tribe of Riders that, unlike hunters, bond with monsters they call “monsties” using Kinship Stones and treat them like allies, venturing deep into a forest pretending they are already fully trained riders. While out and about, the three stumble across a monster nest containing a strange egg that hatches instantly, revealing a rathalos inside that instantly bonds with the player. Nicknaming this little rathalos Ratha, the three return home to a scolding. This is interrupted when a black shrouded Nargacuga rampages through town, sending Ratha to an unknown fate and killing many citizens including one of the friends’ last family members before retreating. Soon it is revealed that the Black Blight, a mysterious disease destroying the land and infecting monsters, was behind this and eventually it will come down to the player to purify the land using their skills as a rider and through their Kinship Stone.
The first game in this collection’s storyline is rather interesting as it serves as both a starting point to introduce players to who the Riders are as a people and what their philosophies are, and how far some people can be pushed when they have nothing left to lose. It is fairly simple overall, with only a few major revelations and twists here and there though these can be a bit on the predictable side, especially with how the latter half of the story develops, but it is rather entertaining nonetheless. It is also worth noting that Monster Hunter Stories very much feels like a “kid’s game” with its design and actions, be it the mascot felyne Navirou, the rhyming chieftain, and other oddities and kid-like features throughout the plot but it isn’t afraid to get dark at times despite this.
Onto the sequel, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is designed to be a mostly standalone game despite being described as a sequel. Set a few years after the events of the original game, a Wyverian girl named Ena, being tracked by Hunters, is desperately running through the forest on Hakolo Island in an effort to track down the island’s Guardian Ratha. When she manages to finally find this massive monster, the girl is given a Rathalos egg by Ratha before it comes under attack by the Hunters, where it retaliates with a massive fireball before flying off towards mysterious pink lights and leaving the island alongside every other Rathalos.
Being the descendent of a legendary rider named Red, the player is fast-tracked into being a rider after this strange occurrence and it quickly becomes clear that, even with the aid of a Kayna as a trainer, the player will be able to handle themselves in investigating what happens. Upon doing so, the player and Kanna encounter Ena within Guardian Ratha’s woods who tackle’s the player, believing them to be Red. After realizing her mistake but sensing the strength within, Ena gives the player Red’s old Kinship Stone, capable of feats that allow it to grow stronger through bonding with others. This all comes to a head when a pink glowing Anjanath bursts onto the field far outside of its usual territory and must be put down, but not before attracting the attention of the Hunters still looking for Ena. Seeing no other recourse, Ena and the player flee the island with the Rathalos egg in toe, as well as the returning felyne Navirou, in an effort to track down what is causing the strange events to happen to monsters throughout the lands and the strange pink glow.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin tells a far more interesting and fulfilling tale that doesn’t necessarily require knowledge of the first game to get the most out of, since despite sharing a nickname of Ratha, the Guardian Ratha is Red’s monstie, not the one from the first game. Even so, not only does it see the return of the comedic relief felyne Navirou but also a sizable portion of returning characters that serve as both enemies and allies throughout the story. Some of these characters are enemies that players may need to contend with, seeing the personality shift wildly from how they reacted in the first game, to allies with similar personality shifts only this time for the better. So those who have played the original will definitely get to enjoy seeing the way these characters have changed between the two entries.
The unique thing with this second entry is that many characters are also “battle buddies” that will join the player in combat for large portions of the game. This includes some of the returning characters and others as well. As for the storyline itself, the plot is once again fairly straightforward but far more in-depth with how far it goes into the Monster Hunter world’s lore, including delving deeper into the Wyverians, introducing new “Monsties,” and even offering some surprising twists here and there. It is also worth noting that similar to the first game, there is plenty of light humor mixed in here and there but this mostly comes from Navirou and there is a solid balance between drama and dark events that occur throughout to help even things out throughout the lengthy storyline that runs about ten hours longer than the first entry in the collection with plenty to explore afterwards.
Gameplay
Being the older of the two games, Monster Hunter Stories helped lay the groundwork for many of the mechanics that then got expanded upon in the sequel. In the game, players are limited when it comes to armor types and weapon types, with only four weapon types being available, needing to purchase or simply upgrade equipment as they progress with the player’s best option being obtaining new “monstie” eggs from dens as they make their way through the game. When entering into a den, players will generally encounter monsters inside they will need to battle against but at the end will always be a nest. Within the nest will be various eggs with different patterns, weights, and “smells” to them that Navirou will comment on, with light smelling eggs having weaker monsties inside and stronger smelling ones having more stronger variations or even a different monstie entirely.
Either way, when players obtain a monstie egg they will be able to hatch it back at the nearest town and potentially add it to their party if they wish. Monsties all come with different attack patterns, skills, and even “ride” abilities that make it useful to keep various kinds around even if they may not be a fan favorite. For example, being able to climb vines to reach unreachable treasures, swimming through deep water to reach islands, or even just using sonar to locate items on the map, each monstie is valuable in some way, though obviously some are far stronger than others especially when it comes to combat.
Unlike the traditional Monster Hunter games, Monster Hunter Stories involves turn-based combat and a “triangle” system of sorts where there are three attack types, each one strong and weak against another. Speed can beat out power, power will win against technical, while technical will win out against speed. These only really come into play with “head-to-head” clashes which are indicated on whether the enemy is targeting the player or not, but will greatly increase and reduce damage done if players can predict the enemy attacks properly. Using the same types of attack as the enemy will trigger a “draw” and give neither attacker priority.
It is worth noting that winning head-to-heads also gives players Kinship energy where, when filled, can allow them to mount their monster to not only heal themselves and their monster, but attack with increased damage and even pull off powerful finishing moves unique to each monstie type. It is also worth noting that, outside of using skills where players can spend kinship points to order their monstie to use a skill or one of their own, players cannot directly dictate what attack their monstie will use in a fight, meaning changing your “lead” monstie is vital to surviving some fights depending on their attack style.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is where things really take a jump in quality by improving on the original game in almost every single way, even if it kept many of the same basic elements the same. It still features the same triangle system with the same kinds of attacks, only the benefit this time is that winning a head-to-head can cancel out an enemy’s skill being used, often only receiving the minimal damage instead. Similarly players will be able to ride their monstie when they gain enough kinship points and trigger special rider attacks that can increase in strength the longer players fight on the back of their monstie. Eggs are similarly handled the same way as acquiring monsters requires entering dens scattered throughout a map or created by a monster running from a fight and Navirou will once again comment on their quality as players determine what egg they want depending on pattern and description. Players will also be able to ride their monstie around while exploring and use various abilities that are exclusive to certain types of monsties as before.
That is roughly where the similarities in gameplay end though as everything else has been enhanced, expanded, or completely brand new. First and foremost players will find that, more often than not, they will have a “Battle Buddy” with them that will fight alongside them in combat with a monstie of their own if they are a rider or solo if they are a hunter. Players cannot directly order their buddy what to do in a fight just like their monstie but it is possible to see what their actions will be, meaning players can determine how to properly choose their attacks, especially if they choose to ride their monstie as well, giving players a chance to do the same and trigger a dual kinship strike that not only hits every monster players are fighting against but deals massive damage as well. Similarly, combat has been expanded beyond just the triangle system as well by adding in weapon weaknesses to slashing, blunt, and piercing and the ability to target specific enemy parts depending on the monster.
Monster Hunter Stories 2 expands upon the weapon availability extensively, giving players the option to not only craft weapons from monster parts but even their armor as well and players can equip up to three weapons at a time and be able to swap between weapons once per turn. Monsters can take less damage from certain weapon types and be weak to others and if players happen to “break” a body part of a monster not only can it automatically drop an item, send the monster to the ground where all free hits are automatic crits, but also remove that monster’s ability to use certain attacks. This all allows for far more interesting fights and risks when it comes to combat, especially when larger monsters start to change up their tactics part-way through a fight, meaning players may need to swap their partnered monstie out with another to better fit the new attack style or take advantage of an enemy weakness. It is also worth noting that in both games players can accelerate the combat speed up to three times if they want to rush through simpler fights or are gathering items/hunting monsters for a sub-quest.
Audio & Visuals
Considering Monster Hunter Stories was originally a 3DS release, the game has seen a solid visual upgrade when it comes to characters and the monsters that players will be fighting against. The downside is that a lot of the environments players will be traveling through are as barren as they can be with minimal detail and very few having any lasting impact. It is also rather cartoonish in style but it is nice to note that, since this is something of an HD release, it also features all of the bonus costumes for Navirou and even custom armor and appearances for the player. Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a massive improvement over the original since it arrived as a Switch and PC exclusive at launch and has only seen a slight touch-up here with this release. Character models are far more detailed and expressive, cutscenes are impressive, and the monster variety is far greater to help fill out what players should expect from a Monster Hunter game. Even the combat flows better and features a wide-array of flashy special moves for every single monstie that range from humorous to downright destructive, especially paired with a battle buddy. One thing to keep in mind is that none of the cosmetic DLC has been included in the second game and is only available as a separate purchase.
It is interesting to note that the main character in both entries does not speak in any way but both games do feature English voice work with their voice actors fitting their roles well and returning characters in the sequel reprising their actors. The soundtrack throughout the first game is a bit on the simple side but fitting enough for an adventure game while the sequel is far more expansive when it comes to background music and even features some of the signature sound effects and tones that players familiar with the franchise will instantly recognize.
Overall
The Monster Hunter Stories Collection is a great way to experience a new side of the Monster Hunter franchise in one complete package with both entries featuring unique takes on combat that is engaging and fun to mess around with, especially when it comes to taking on more challenging opponents and picking out the best monsties to challenge a monster with. However, while the games are sold together in a collection it is worth noting that they can be purchased separately and if players had to choose between one, Monster Hunter 2: Wings of Ruin would be the one to select between the two as the first game merely lays the groundwork for the great RPG that Wings of Ruin becomes. It is true that players would miss out on worldbuilding and character development from the returning characters if they went this route though. That being said, Monster Hunter Stories Collection arriving on Xbox gives players access to a fairly solid first entry and great second game, though those who may only want to pick one will want to choose the sequel.
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With a grander and more compelling presentation and story, Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin arrives on the Xbox for the first time and we spend some time battling with familiar mechanics and learn about the strange evens affecting the monsters.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin – Gameplay
Dive into a thrilling monster‑rider odyssey in the Monster Hunter Stories Collection, where you don the role of a Rider forging bonds—not battles—with fearsome beasts known as Monsties. Developed by Capcom, this collection pairs together the first two entries of the series, offering turn‑based, JRPG‑style adventure set in a colorful Monster Hunter universe. You’ll explore expansive landscapes, discover Monstie eggs, hatch your companions, and ride into battle together against wild monsters.
Combat hinges on the Rider‑Monstie partnership: each turn you select Power, Speed or Technical attacks that follow a rock‑paper‑scissors style—matching your Monstie’s instincts and your own strategy for maximum effect. Beyond the battles, you’ll hike through tribal villages, complete quests, customize your creature companions via Gene Slots and Rites of Channeling, and savor a story full of vibrant characters and monster mastery.
Monster Hunter Stories Collection Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStaton 5, PC, Nintendo Switch Release Date: 14th Nov, 2025 Price: $59.99 USD
The title says it all! Dumpster dive through rubbish piles to rediscover your precious lost cards in this chill cleaning and collecting sim
NICOSIA, Cyprus – Nov. 25, 2025 – Polden Publishing and developer Dos Ivánes invite you on a wacky, trash-sorting, card-collecting adventure in My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All), out now on Steam! Players who jump in during the first two weeks of launch starting today can grab the game at 40% off for $4.77. Dig through the dump, restore your card collection, rescue birds and chill out in this cozy garbage-cleaning simulator!
Your wife has thrown out your entire trading card collection – nothing left to do but buy a dump to get them back! My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All) makes every pile of trash a new chance to find rare cards. Dig, sort, collect your favorite cards, pull trapped birds from the garbage, and make them cozy nests in this silly sanitation sim. There are no trading card battles here, just cleaning and collecting!
Your dumpster diving journey awaits! My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All) is available on Steam now.
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About Dos Ivánes
We’re a small but bold indie team of five. We used to make mobile games, but always dreamed of something bigger. We’re also making Fish Hunters, a game mixing everything we love: co-op gameplay, casual fishing, over-the-top action, humor, and of course—shooting fish with crazy guns. It’s our wild experiment, made with heart and a lot of fun!
About Polden
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Save the multiverse from the spider onslaught and unleash an arsenal of powerful weapons on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Game Pass!
SEATTLE – Nov. 25, 2025 –tinyBuild and solo developer Casey Donnellan are excited to announce that the 1.0 version of KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2, the co-op game where you exterminate cross-dimensional arachnids, is available today on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, as well as on Game Pass across PC and Xbox, with the Nintendo Switch version arriving in 2026. PlayStation and Steam players can grab the game for a limited time at a 35% off launch discount for $9.74 (standard price $14.99, PlayStation discount available only to PlayStation Plus subscribers). Playable for the first time on consoles, this follow-up to the fan-favorite Kill It With Fire brings you and your friends together to slay swarms of monstrous spiders across the multiverse!
KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2 has been in Steam Early Access since April 2024. During this time, the game received multiple major content updates and garnered a 94% Very Positive user review score. The 1.0 launch introduces a final content update called “SpiderHell,” which includes a massive level inspired by DOOM where you’ll use powerful new guns to take down the eight-legged menace! Be sure to bring your MFG (an homage to the BFG) to the epic final battle with the Spider God.
In KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2, you’ll travel through dimensions alone or with up to three friends to wipe out an arachnid plague! Liberate key locations like a mysterious manor, a town in the Wild West, and more, using otherworldly weaponry to eliminate these deadly freaks from the multiverse.
Play through the entire campaign in four-player online co-op and make sure to bring your least arachnophobic companions on this spider-frying adventure. Want to play as a creepy crawly? You can hop into the eight-player PvP Mode – “Spider Hunt” – where you can play humans vs. arachnids!
Key Features
Co-op Spider-Hunting Campaign: Play the entire story campaign in four-player online co-op or solo, and save the seven dimensions from the spider onslaught!
8-Player PvP Mode: Fight against friends in the PvP Spider Hunt mode across multiple maps.
Over 60 Challenges to Complete: Travel across the multiverse and solve dozens of challenges.
45 Wild Weapons & Gadgets: Ever wanted to take out a spider with a laser sword? Now you can!
A brand-new slapstick plot written by Miles Luna (RWBY, Red vs. Blue).
For more KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2, visit the game’s website
About Casey Donnellan Games
Casey Donnellan is an independent game developer and a former AAA developer. After graduating from SMU Guildhall in 2012, he spent several years as an engineer at Certain Affinity before helping to found Rooster Teeth Games. Shipped titles include DOOM (2016), RWBY: Grimm Eclipse, Vicious Circle, and Age of Booty: Tactics. Casey lives with his wife, daughter, dog, and cat in Knoxville, Tennessee. He does not like spiders.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
